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PRE-TRIP
Porto: Northern Portugal’s Romanesque Gem
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» Accommodations for 5 nights in Porto » Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Leader
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PRE-TRIP EXTENSION ITINERARY
From the time of the Romans and the Celts, Northern Portugal has been a hotbed of rich culture and robust
vintages. Discover the role of vineyards in Porto’s history during visits to a family farm and a wine cellar, stroll
the lanes of the Ribeira neighborhood and get to know this ancient gem from many angles.
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to Porto, Portugal. Portuguese cuisine.
Dinner
Day 2 Arrive Porto
Arriving in Porto, an O.A.T. representative will Day 3 Explore Porto
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Henry the Navigator and others. By the 18th lunch together here.
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0`]Z[P /`]TYR Z`] ^_Ld MZ_S _SP XL]T_TXP the Francesinha, the “little French”
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Portuguese version includes sliced meats in
a sandwich topped with melted cheese and
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